Newbie. Hello from Melbourne.

fto23 · Post by **fto23** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:54 am

Hello all.
First off would just like to introduce myself. My name is Peter and I live in Melbourne.
I would also like to say how great this forum is in regards to info about the FTO. Everyone on here seems very knowledgable on pretty much every aspect of the vehicle. I do have a querie if anyone can help me. My FTO is a GS 96 model 1.8L. I can't seem to find a lot of info on it. It seems not many of them came into Australia. I have had it for nearly 2 years now and it runs like a dream, I have never had any issue with it. But I do want to know that if anything does go wrong if there are parts readily available.
Also, if anyone knows of any good servicing centres in Melbourne as i have been servicing it at Midas but i think it's time to go with a little more expertise. The car is at 88k at the moment so I would need a good place in the future for the major 100k service.
Any info on these topics would be greatly appreciated.
Regards.

xj265 · Post by **xj265** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:11 am

Hey Peter WTTC,

I can't help you with places in Melbourne but im sure someone on here can!

But good to see someone with a GS model though!

Post by **I8A4RE** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:42 am

Parts wont be a problem mate you will probably be able to find parts easier than than the 2.0litre models.

oh and welcome to the club

Post by **Supplanter** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:56 am

There is a thread in the Vic section with some recommended workshops. Your car shares engines with the CE Lancer GLXI so you will have less trouble finding parts than the rest of us.

Kustom · Post by **Kustom** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:41 am

WTTC dude.

fto23 · Post by **fto23** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:15 pm

Thanks for the quick reply and feedback guys.
Happy to be part of the club.

Kablaamo · Post by **Kablaamo** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:19 pm

WTTC mate

and yep they sure help out toot sweet here

Gholdwayne · Post by **Gholdwayne** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:57 am

wow welcome mate...

hey i wouldnt mind if my fto was a gs though, if it is even more fuel efficient, maybe for a runaround.

arctan · Post by **arctan** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:59 pm

Gholdwayne wrote:wow welcome mate...

hey i wouldnt mind if my fto was a gs though, if it is even more fuel efficient, maybe for a runaround.

stop redlining then lol

FTO84 · Post by **FTO84** » Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:32 pm

arctan wrote:
Gholdwayne wrote:wow welcome mate...

hey i wouldnt mind if my fto was a gs though, if it is even more fuel efficient, maybe for a runaround.
stop redlining then lol

But it sounds sooooo damn good!

-back on topic - WTTC bro.

koolio1234 · Post by **koolio1234** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 12:53 am

Hello and welcome,

If you have any problems or need parts for your GS then you shouldn't have too much problems getting help as the 1.8L is the same one used in the Lancer and is quite common.